Prohibits the captivity, sale, and transport of mink raised for fur, with exceptions and a buy-out provision for mink farms.
The bill amends the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit the captivity, sale, and transport of mink raised for fur production. Exceptions apply to entities described in the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981. The Secretary is directed to purchase privately owned mink farms, with the amount based on the number of mink owned and the farm's infrastructure value.
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